Mighty March in Havana: Cubans Protest U.S. Blockade
Hey there! 😊 Have you ever heard about Cuba? It’s a beautiful island country in the Caribbean Sea. Recently, something big happened there!
On a sunny Friday, around 700,000 people in Cuba’s capital city, Havana, gathered together outside the United States Embassy. That’s a place where the U.S. has its offices in Cuba. But why were they there?
They were marching and chanting, asking for the United States to lift a long-standing blockade. A blockade is like when someone puts a big wall and stops others from trading or doing business with you. For many decades, the U.S. has had rules that make it very hard for Cuba to trade and get supplies from other countries. This has made life tough for many Cuban people.
The Cuban President, Miguel Diaz-Canel, and former president Raúl Castro joined the march. They walked with the people, waving flags and showing unity. President Diaz-Canel said that Cubans don’t have any hard feelings toward the American people. Instead, they just want the blockade to end so they can live better lives.
Many families were there, including a dad named Yanquiel Cardoso and his little son. They wore shirts saying things like “Cuba wants peace, love, and unity” and “I want to grow up without a blockade.” How inspiring is that? ❤️
Lots of healthcare workers also joined the protest. A medical student from Colombia named Silvia Juliana Casadiego said that even though Cuba has its own challenges, it always tries to help other countries. Isn’t that thoughtful?
Another student, Kevin Pérez, mentioned that the blockade has made it hard for Cuba’s healthcare system. But even so, they are determined to keep going and help their people stay healthy.
This was the first big protest in years outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana. The people hope that their voices will be heard and that the United States will consider ending the blockade.
Did you know? The word “blockade” comes from the idea of blocking something off. Imagine if someone blocked the door to your favorite classroom—how would you feel?
Let’s hope that someday soon, the people of Cuba and the United States can be friends and help each other out! 🌟
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
